Typist: BethanyThe holidays are a bit like traveling. Everything inevitably costs more than planned but the stress is always worth the amazing memories made. Another way that the holidays are like traveling is that the indulgence can become addictive. I don't mean luxuries like staying in five star hotels or buying everyone on the Christmas list a diamond ring. The addictive nature of traveling is that each time I go out on the road I want more! More scenery. More miles. More time. When I get hooked on the fun of the holidays, I want more lights, more parties and more pet-friendly adventures. But with travel and the holidays, eventually time and money run out. But what if it didn't? What if I had just a little extra? What would I do?

The answer for me, of course, is easy: gas money and an extra day or two or more on the road with my pets. My wanderlust is so predicable. It was more fun to wonder what Wilhelm, Brychwyn, Huxley, Amelia and Leo would do if they had some extra time and money. I guessed that Wilhelm and Huxley would want a yard full of agility equipment and twenty hours a day to run through it. It is likely that Brychwyn would choose a dream vacation to Wales. That country has everything he loves: beaches, mountains and no other corgis. Ameliawas too grouchy to help me surf the internet for more fantasy cat shopping after she and I discovered that no one ships live mice.* With some help typing from Leo, he enjoyed perusing websites with Learjet sales. I take no responsibility for that cockatoos expensive taste.

Frozen mice? Where's the fun in that?

Leo looking for a Learjet sale that takes PayPal...

Running over on the holiday budget isn't usually due to the expensive tastes of a cockatoo or any one family member. The same goes for those extra, unexpected travel expenses. Even with $200 extra holiday dollars, Leo will not find a Learjet under the tree, Amelia will not have a stocking full of live mice, Brychwyn will not leave on a ship for Wales and Wilhelm and Huxley will not wake on Christmas morning to a full agility course in our tiny city yard. Two hundred dollars is also not enough for us to become full time nomads in 2015. However, the memories we make spending time together over the holidays and beyond, even if we wish we had more, cannot be measured in agility, travels, mice or Learjets.

There's not enough Christmas money for THIS? Why?

*Hooray for ethical rodent sales! Not shipping live mice is a good thing both for the adorable rodents and for our home (but don't tell Amelia I said that.)

Every little bit of time and money counts. We can't help with the always ticking clock butwe have teamed up with seven other awesome pet bloggers in an effort to take some of the inevitable over-spending sting out of the holiday season. In the giveaway widget below, there are nine possible entries for a $200 PayPal cash drawing. Plus, in visiting all of the participating blogs linked here, there are even more entry chances available. One grand prize winner will be chosen from sweepstakes on each blog.You need only enter on one blog to qualify for the prize but be sure to enter on every participating pet blog for the most chances to win. Good luck and happy holidays!

No purchase necessary. Giveaway is open to those 18 and over with an e-mail or mobile number that PayPal recognizes as able to accept the $200 prize in US funds. Participating bloggers are not responsible for PayPal issues with or delays in prize fulfillment. Void where prohibited. Giveaway will run from Thursday, December 11, 2014 through Friday, December 19, 2014 at 11:59pm PT. One (1) winner will be randomly selected by Random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize; failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the prize. Participants must read and agree to Cascadian Nomads and PromoSimple'sPrivacy Policy before entering and participating in this promotion. Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, Vine and PayPal do not sponsor, administer, or endorse this promotion. Participating bloggers paid an entry fee to cover the cost of the prize.

It's so fun to read everyone's creative take on the giveaway! Love that bird's expensive taste!

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Bethany

12/11/2014 01:31:49 pm

Expensive taste or lazy taste? The debate could go on forever...

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Janice Pittenger

12/10/2014 09:32:14 pm

Lots of treats and my favorite food..

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Reilly & Denny

12/10/2014 09:50:18 pm

We would use this to buy lots of toys and goodie for our local humane society. This year we don't have as much in our piggy bank 9which we save all year to buy pressie for the HS each year - so this would top it off perfectly

Koda here, and if my mommy wins she wants to buy me a new bed, a new leash/collar set and some yummy treats. I just want treats, and I don't want to share with those stinking cats my Mommy calls Luna and Loki. Knowing Mommy she'll be fair and get something for all of us, but I want to be selfish for once! Paws crossed, good luck to all but I hope we win!

Gas money for sure!!!
I would most definitely use the money towards xmas shopping. This would REALLY help this year!!!
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I'm not really sure whatI would do with it, I'd first have to get over the fact that I won! I never win anything! Great idea, lovely gesture!

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Bethany

12/11/2014 01:34:10 pm

I used to say that too but since I started blogging and entering blog giveaways, I can't believe how lucky I have been!

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rachit gupta

12/11/2014 06:58:29 pm

i love giveaways

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Judy Thomas

12/11/2014 07:31:52 pm

A luxury pet bed :)

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Joana Bento

12/11/2014 07:44:47 pm

I would buy presents for my family

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COOP

12/11/2014 08:59:20 pm

$200 would buy a nice doggy bed and toys and a grooming. :-)

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Pamela Gurganus

12/11/2014 10:33:51 pm

My sister is currently out-of-state doing a practicum and internship. She recently told us she wasn't going to be able to make it home for Christmas because money is just too tight. It really breaks her heart because my dad and mom are keeping her beagle, Sunny, while she is away! My sister misses Sunny terribly and Sunny misses my sister just as bad! So if I were to win this giveaway, I would gift it to my sister to help her get home for Christmas! Thank you for the opportunity, best wishes to all those entering and happy holidays everyone! :)

I have been strategically planning my money spending this holiday season and it looks like my dogs will probably will get the short end of the stick, even though I have a list of the things I would like to get them this Christmas. So winning this giveaway would a blessing because I would be able to get my dogs the things on the list and they will be able to have a merry Christmas too.

Our guinea pig needs a new cage. I would also indulge her with lots of treats and a brand new pigloo.

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Nancy Fontaine

12/13/2014 12:21:21 am

Since my 3 kitties are over 12 yrs. they want separate beds! No more sharing with the boy. They also are demanding a case of "Temptations" Greenies!! My Hans Macaw and his rescued feathered conure are demanding their own case of dried mango!

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Nikki Robak

12/13/2014 09:36:24 am

Boo Boo and Neurmal would buy canned Iams food $200 worth

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Shannon

12/13/2014 10:26:11 am

I would get special treats for them and for my husband new jeans. Thank you for this chance to win.

Your pets are adorable. I have never traveled with my pets
before. I don't think they would like it much. Besides 5 cats on a roadtrip, I can't imagion. I use to travel a lot with one dog and one cat. My cat was trained to walked on a leash because we were always out and about. And we had to take them everywhere. I had no fur baby sitter then.

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Linda Szymoniak

12/13/2014 12:04:26 pm

With five Treeing Walker Coonhounds and three cats (all rescues), we go through a lot of food, treats, and other items. Four of the dogs are due for their yearly vet exam and shots just after the first of the year, so this would really help cover that.

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Carolsue

12/13/2014 03:18:37 pm

I would probably buy a bigger kennel for my dog. He's outgrowing his and he actually loves spending time in there, especially when we aren't around. He feels safe in it, I guess.

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Carolyn

12/13/2014 03:36:54 pm

I'd either use it towards a nice big at cat tree since we dont have one yet... or a OneFastCat exercise wheel once they become available on Amazon :-)

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Petra

12/13/2014 08:32:59 pm

I'd buy new comfy beds for my two dogs :)

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Priscilla S.

12/13/2014 09:16:53 pm

One of our two cats is a senior with a condition so he's an expensive little guy ;) The cash would definitely help out a lot paying for his medication and prescription food.

i'd save some for his next vet appointment and for the rest of it i'd use to buy him lotsa toys!

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edmond

12/14/2014 10:41:57 am

Re: OMG, I need the prize to buy much needed grocery & supplement to get well soon. Wow, prize gc is fab. & splendid. 2 fingers snap. It is tight, fly & off the chain. Thank you for the awesomeness, the contest, and generosity. Pick me

I would use the $200 for toner for our laser printers and a SSD for my computer.

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Betsy Barnes

12/18/2014 07:19:59 am

If I won, I would donate a few toys and treats top our local Humane Society and buy all the pets in my family gifts :)

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Kate

12/18/2014 09:44:58 am

While I would certainly get some toys and treats for my dogs, I would also use the gift card to buy supplies for my local pet food pantry.

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Marneh John

12/18/2014 10:57:08 am

Wow! Thanks a lot!

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laurie damrose

12/18/2014 12:05:20 pm

I could use a new microwave and vacuum.

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Christy Peeples DuBois

12/18/2014 03:04:41 pm

My Persian, Tom, can't think of anything he even cares to buy for he is most satisfied in my lap being groomed and rubbed, seriously he is. So, that leaves me and I can think of a host of choices in which $200 could easily land. Such as, being put up to start the stash for 2015 Christmas season, go toward my new higher deductible on my health insurance, pay on or off a bill or so, etc. thanks so much for this opportunity.

I'd love to get the cats a deluxe kitty jungle gym, special toys, and treats to enjoy while we all get to relax over the holidays!

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Fan

12/19/2014 05:21:07 am

Thank you for the giveaway.

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Christina Strapp

12/19/2014 08:25:16 am

I would use it to to buy my dogs a new bed and use it to go to one of my dogs dental that she desperately needs.

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Pamela C

12/19/2014 09:06:20 am

Electric Bill and Cat Food! Thanks for the chance

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claudia m

12/19/2014 09:09:09 am

YoYo would get a new Bed and some Doggy Treats and toys

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michele walsh

12/19/2014 09:17:10 am

If they are nice pets they are buying awesome presents for the adults and children that love them.

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Michael Lambert

12/19/2014 09:52:39 am

My dogs can use some new beds and some treats. It will also go towards their food since it is pricey.

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Angela Cash

12/19/2014 12:50:24 pm

If I won, I would use part of the money to buy toys and treats for my critters. I would use the remainder to sponsor the adoption fees for a couple of animals in my local shelter.

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BRYAN E.

12/19/2014 01:48:57 pm

Thank You for the giveaway… Maxine, our Labrador Retriever, would get a new can of her favorite tennis balls and a large bag of her favorite treats; I would buy one of those tennis ball launchers, and a wool hat !

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270-696-0041

12/19/2014 02:35:13 pm

It would buy a lot of treats and pay off Charlie's vet bill.

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Thomas Murphy

12/19/2014 02:38:01 pm

I would buy my dog a new bed.

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Betty C

12/19/2014 03:07:29 pm

Pumpkin and Sheeba vote for new plush kitty beds and a kitty condo. They are tired of sharing mommy's bed.

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janet

12/19/2014 03:15:57 pm

I would take my 15 yr cat to the vet to get her teeth checked out get her some flea meds :)

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